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International exhibition of contemporary prints to be on display at AWC San Luis Learning Center

San Luis, AZ (Aug 2, 2018) – Images created by 53 printmakers from five countries will be featured at the Arizona Western College San Luis Learning Center as part of the Horned Toad Print Exchange II.

The international traveling exhibition is free for the community to attend and will be on display from August 15 to September 14. People can stop by to view the artwork at the AWC San Luis Learning Center, 1340 N. 8th Avenue, San Luis, Ariz., Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. and on Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Certified Nursing Assistant program returns to La Paz County

Certificate helped local graduate gain an edge in university work

Parker, AZ (July 31, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is returning to La Paz County in the spring of 2019.

New Recipe for Healthy Cooking Class

Time change makes class more appealing

Yuma, AZ (July 26, 2018) – Interested in incorporating healthy cooking methods into your daily lifestyle?
Arizona Western College is offering a Healthy Cooking class at a new time this fall to help students develop the skills to choose, cook, and eat healthy foods.

Student talks dual enrollment, benefits of attending AWC

Discounted rate made college a reality for Parker student

Parker, AZ (July 24, 2018) – Being dual enrolled in high school and college gave Elias Martinez the opportunity to narrow down which programs he was interested in, at a discounted rate.

AWC to offer extended hours starting Aug. 1

Staff to be available for students 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Yuma, AZ (July 25, 2018) – Arizona Western College will be extending their daily hours of operation by two hours beginning Wednesday, August 1.

 After being open from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for decades, student-facing services at the AWC Yuma Campus will now be open until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Faculty member shares how AWC provided a foundation for his own higher education

Parker, AZ (July 19, 2018) – Arizona Western College helped prepare Rich Tozer in his pursuit of higher education. And now, as an Adjunct Professor of Sociology at the AWC Parker Learning Center, he’s using that same education to equip others for their future as well.

“My education at AWC set the foundation for my bachelor’s and master’s degrees,” said Tozer. “I gained the academic skills and confidence to stay academically focused to earn higher education degrees.” 

Leigh Loughead receives AATA Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator Award

Yuma, AZ (July 18, 2018) – Arizona Western College Agriculture Science Manager Leigh Loughead was recognized with the Outstanding Post-Secondary Educator Award by the Arizona Agriculture Teachers Association (AATA) during their awards banquet Tuesday. Nominated for the award by her peers, Loughead said it was humbling to be selected.

“I am extremely honored to be receiving this award,” said Loughead. “This award is recognition of the hard work and dedication that goes into teaching.”

She noted that the award also reflects the outstanding Agriculture Science program at AWC.

AWC Innovation Fund Committee Provides Funds For Business Incubator

AWC Students have opportunity to develop a business plan for their own inventions

Yuma, AZ (May 2, 2018) – The Arizona Western College Innovation Fund Committee granted money for the Matador Business Incubator.  This new concept will be available to AWC students that are admitted to the resource center this fall. Students will have access to resources, weekly seminars and hands on guidance from experienced professionals that could not otherwise afford consulting fees on their own.   Deadline for applications is August 20th    

AWC Military Services offers one-stop-shop at MCAS-Yuma and YPG

Yuma, AZ (July 12, 2018) – If it wasn’t for the educational services that Arizona Western College offers at Marine Corps Air Station-Yuma, Sgt. Alana Karp probably wouldn’t have pursued higher education.

However, after learning about what resources were available on base during the welcome aboard brief for her unit, she’s now only two classes away from receiving her Associate in Arts degree.

“This AWC branch makes it easier for us to do everything from Tuition Assistance to registering for classes. They are so willing to help us reach our goals,” said Karp.